(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former English cricketer and commentator David Lloyd expressed his concerns about the future of Test cricket, as ticket prices for the upcoming third Test between England and India at Lord’s next July have skyrocketed.The cost of tickets has increased, reaching an astonishing £175 (Rs 19,557). Even the most…
Kamindu Mendis (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka sensation Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first-ever batsman to score fifty or more in eight consecutive Test matches. The stylish left-hander achieved this remarkable feat during Sri Lanka’s second Test match against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Thursday.Coming…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma inspect the pitch in Kanpur. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team has not yet finalized its playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts on Friday in Kanpur. The decision on the team’s spinners and pacers will depend on the pitch and…
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced his wish to retire from Test cricket after playing a final match in Mirpur against South Africa. If that match doesn’t happen, he revealed that the upcoming second Test against India will be his last. Shakib also declared that he…
Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj celebrate India’s victory against Australia at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s performance in the Brisbane Test during India’s 2020-21 tour of Australia stands out as one of the most memorable in recent Indian cricket history. This Test, part…
Sachin Tendulkar and Joe Root. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Even if Joe Root is unable to surpass Sachin Tendulkar‘s incredible record of 15,921 runs, he will be remembered as England‘s greatest batsman in Test cricket, according to his former teammate Ian Bell. Recently, Root surpassed the legendary Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka to take sixth…
Virat Kohli hasn’t had the ideal beginning to India’s crucial 10-Test run in the next four months, failing in the two innings of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. It has once again ignited the debate if the batting legend is past his prime, with former Australia spinner Brad Hogg sticking his neck out…
Rishabh Pant celebrates his century with Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: During India’s opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, making a comeback after almost two years, added some humor to the game. On Day 3 of the second innings, Pant was heard on the stump mic advising the Bangladesh team on…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Shane Warne NEW DELHI: India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name further into cricketing history by equalling Australian legend Shane Warne’s record of 37 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, who took his last five-for in December 2006. Ashwin’s remarkable 6-88 in the second innings helped India secure a commanding 280-run victory…
NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s cricket team has achieved a new milestone in Test cricket by defeating Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai on Sunday. This victory means India now have for the first time more wins than losses in their 92-year Test history. They achieved this grand milestone with 179 wins, which is one…
